Job Title: Functional Skills Tutor
Location: Harrow, London
Contract Type: Temporary, Flexible, Part-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: Starting from £25/hour (based on experience and qualifications)
As a Functional Skills Tutor, you will work with students who require additional support to build their Maths and/or English skills. Your role involves planning and delivering tailored lessons that focus on practical applications and everyday literacy and numeracy. You will play a key role in boosting learners' confidence and equipping them with the tools they need to succeed in both education and everyday life.
- Deliver engaging, one-to-one or small group tuition in Functional Skills Maths and/or English.
- Develop and implement lesson plans that address individual learning needs and promote skill development.
- Monitor and assess student progress, providing regular, constructive feedback to learners and, where necessary, to parents or guardians.
- Adapt teaching methods to cater to different learning styles, ensuring that sessions are accessible and effective.
- Create a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages active participation and fosters improvement in functional skills.
- Functional Skills qualifications in Maths or English.
- Minimum 1 year of teaching or tutoring experience specifically in Functional Skills.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undertake one).
- PGCE and/or QTS in a relevant subject area is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A proactive and flexible approach to teaching, with a genuine passion for empowering learners.
- Ability to adapt lesson plans to address the unique challenges faced by students needing Functional Skills support.
- Competitive Pay: Starting from £25/hour, with potential increases based on experience and qualifications.
- Flexible Working Hours: Choose sessions that fit your schedule, with options available during mornings, afternoons, or evenings.
- Local Placement: Work in Harrow, benefiting from a supportive community and reduced commute times.
- Professional Development: Enhance your skills by working with a diverse range of learners and gaining valuable experience in Functional Skills education.
- Rewarding Impact: Make a real difference by helping students develop practical skills for everyday success.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.